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Future of design and manufacture, according to CEO of Autodesk

future of design and manufacture - The Autodesk Technology Centre in Birmingham may be kitted out with modern kit, but all of it is regular production machinery - image courtesy of Autodesk.

Posted on 2 Mar 2018 by Jonny Williamson

After a tour of its recently opened Technology Centre in Birmingham, Jonny Williamson took part in a media roundtable with Autodesk's CEO Andrew Anagnost to discuss the future of design and manufacture, and where Autodesk fits into the new emerging ecosystem.

The Smart Factory Podcast

Posted on 23 Nov 2017 by Nick Peters

Throughout the 2017 Leaders Conference and Smart Factory Expo, The Manufacturer ran a global streaming radio service, offering interviews, comment and analysis from its conference studio in Liverpool.

On this page are some of the interview highlights for your pleasure and interest. All …

The Manufacturer MX Awards 2017 winners announced

The Manufacturer MX Awards 2017 Gala Dinner and Ceremony - image courtesy of The Manufacturer.

Posted on 17 Nov 2017 by Jonny Williamson

The elite of the UK manufacturing community gathered last night (16 November) to celebrate The Manufacturer MX Awards 2017.

Smart Factory Expo: survival guide

The Manufacturer Smart Factory Expo 2016 - image courtesy of The Manufacturer

Posted on 1 Nov 2017 by The Manufacturer

The UK’s biggest FREE digital manufacturing exhibition – Smart Factory Expo, has arrived in Liverpool (15-16 November, Exhibition Centre Liverpool).

The crucial element digitalisation ignores

Digital technologies are transforming manufacturing processes and supply chain communication.

Posted on 17 Oct 2017 by The Manufacturer

In the much-publicised march towards the digitalisation of manufacturing, one very important element is routinely ignored, namely how to integrate the digital sharp end with back office systems that traditionally have relied on paper.

Panasonic Smart Factory realises higher productivity with new function

Panasonic Smart Factory is delivering increased manufacturing performance - image courtesy of Panasonic

Posted on 13 Sep 2017 by Tim Brown

Panasonic has just released a video introducing its global smart factory solutions business.

Hyundai FCEV: a sneak peak at the 2018 hydrogen fuel cell SUV

Hyundai Motors has hinted at the striking design and capabilities of its next generation hydrogen vehicle, which is due for release in 2018, at a preview event in South Korea - image courtesy of Hyundai.

Posted on 18 Aug 2017 by Tim Brown

Hyundai Motor has provided an early glimpse of its next generation fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), well ahead of the hydrogen-powered SUV’s official launch in early 2018.

Creating a smart connected product from the beginning

PTC CEO Jim Heppelmann at LiveWorx 2017 - image courtesy of PTC

Posted on 14 Aug 2017 by The Manufacturer

In his keynote at LiveWorx17, PTC CEO Jim Heppelmann demonstrated how close physical objects and their digital twins have become.

Volvo to go all electric from 2019

An illustration of a 'Mild Hybrid' that will make up one Volvo range of electrified cars to be launched between 2019 and 2021 - image courtesy of Volvo.

Posted on 21 Jul 2017 by Aiden Burgess

Volvo is set to build only plug-in electric and hybrid cars from 2019 with the premium Swedish-based car maker announcing an end to its era of petrol-only motor cars.

Bees’ colour perception may deliver evolutionary jump in camera and sensor technology

How bees see colour. A macro view of the head of a bee showing its compound eyes and its three ocelli on the top of its head - stock image courtesy of APS.

Posted on 5 Jul 2017 by Tim Brown

Researchers from Melbourne universities in Australia have published new research into how bees perceive colour and revealed findings that could revolutionise cameras and robotic sensors.

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